Jerome Williams' pink glove sits in the grass as he and other players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001. less

Jerome Williams' pink glove sits in the grass as he and other players stretch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in ... more

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Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he prepared to pitch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he prepared to pitch during workouts for pitchers and catchers. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

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Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

Jerome Williams with his pink glove as he pitched during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday. Williams uses the glove in honor of his mother, Deborah, who died of breast cancer in 2001.

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An Astros fan watches pitchers throw during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday.

An Astros fan watches pitchers throw during workouts for pitchers and catchers on Monday.

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Astros spring training coach and pitching coach for the Oklahoma City Redhawks, Steve Webber, left, shows Jorge De Leon how he should be holding the ball during workouts.

Astros spring training coach and pitching coach for the Oklahoma City Redhawks, Steve Webber, left, shows Jorge De Leon how he should be holding the ball during workouts.

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Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season.

Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season.

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Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season.

Alex White throws the ball during workouts for pitchers on Monday. White had Tommy John surgery last April, causing him to miss nearly the entire season.

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Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players.

Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players.

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Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players.

Carlos Correa takes grounders during workouts for early-arriving position players.